Glengarry Glen Ross

David Mamet's play "Glengarry Glen Ross" perfectly depicts the American business. The entire play revolves around different forms of scheming and greed, all in hopes to achieve power and the alluring American Dream. Levene's misfortune throughout the play, mostly due to his own gullibility and novice nature when conducting business represents the amateurs in the business world, the ones who hope to reach the benefits of the American Dream, but unfortunately will. On the other hand, Roma depicts the greedy, always profitting businessman who is determined to get what he wants, no matter the consequences or how many others he may step on in the process. Williamson, the boss, represents the enemy in the corporation, the one who seemingly has all the power but is easily overridden by employees, such as Roma, who pay no regard to the rules of the company whatsoever. Overall, Mamet seems to have written the play to point out the multitude of problems associated with the American business system: while it supposedly brings profit, creates ease and organization, and leads to the beloved American Dream, Mamet seems to believe it is more trouble than it's worth. The never-ending plotting, scheming, and greed of corporations don't represent the American beliefs of freedom and prosperity, and Mamet ultimately seems to be attacking this flaw.